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Mining towns across South Africa have become hostage to a booming but bloody illegal mining economy, but artisanal miners struggle to get licenses.

Mining towns across South Africa have become hostage to a booming but bloody illegal mining economy.

This month, the bodies of 21 miners were found in a mineshaft in Krugersdorp. They are believed to be among tens of thousands of vulnerable and desperate men who risk going underground to make a living in some of the most perilous working conditions in the world.

Police and minerals department tell briefing a specialised team will be appointed in each province to fight illegal mining

South Africa must be careful about the way in which it regulates artisanal mining. Otherwise, thousands of miners could lose their livelihoods.